By Shawn McMullen The title of the BBC News Magazine article caught my attention: “Is depression good for you?” The author noted, “A leading psychiatrist says that depression is not a human defect at all, but a defense mechanism that in its mild and moderate forms can force a healthy reassessment of personal circumstances.” Depression […]
The time came
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn (Luke 2:6, 7, English Standard Version). […]
Our Christmas star
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen I’ve shared every Christmas of my life with the old star that sits atop our family’s Christmas tree. I inherited the ornament years ago when my parents decided to downsize for the holidays. Manufactured by the NOMA Electric Corporation in the 1940s (makers of the once popular Christmas tree […]
Encourage one another
By Shawn McMullen Just a heads-up—was reading the 10/16 issue and I really like the article by Bob Perry, “God Will Hunting.” Great material! It may have taken my coworker 20 seconds to write and send the brief e-mail, but those 20 seconds—and the thought behind them—made my day. A little encouragement goes a long […]
A quiet time with God
By Guest Columnist Bettie Byrd A minister friend of mine placed a mid-morning call to his 87-year-old mother on a Saturday. The conversation went something like this: Son: “What are you doing, Mom?” Mom: “My quiet time.” Son: “Oh, I thought you did that early in the morning.” Mom: “I do, Son. I’m just […]
